Star Wars Week: The 15 best LEGO Star Wars sets

Best LEGO Star Wars sets

When two of the most powerful forces in the galaxy come together you can be sure for explosive results. No, we’re not talking about the Sith facing off against the Jedi in an epic battle of Dark versus Light sides of the Force.

We’re talking about the glorious combination of the forces of Star Wars and LEGO.

Put together LEGO Star Wars becomes possibly the most awesome toy around – not only do you get the memorable craft, characters and iconic scenes from the sci-fi fantasy tale, but it also fuels the imagination. The different X-Wing or TIE fighter variations are endless with a little creativity.

And LEGO isn’t just for the kids either, there are a host of incredibly intricate collector’s edition sets and vast creations for the dedicated adult Star Wars and avid LEGO builder.

These are our top fifteen LEGO Star Wars sets and where to buy them.

1. Star Wars Millennium Falcon

The fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy

Han Solo’s modified YT-1300 light freighter is one of the most iconic of the Star Wars sets. This latest edition has been created for The Force Awakens with a new communications dish…after Lando bust the original.

2. Death Star

"That’s no moon…"

If you want to go all out for that LEGO Star Wars fix then the Imperial Death Star is the ultimate set. It’s also one of the largest with nearly 4,000 pieces and 24 characters included in the final reckoning.

4. Poe’s X-Wing Fighter

A new classic?

With a whole new paint job Poe Dameron’s X-Wing is sporting a sexeh black look and is a bit more simplistic than the super-serious collector’s edition. But that’s no bad thing, this is far more of a toy.

6. First Order Special Forces TIE Fighter

Still got it…

The Empire may be gone, but the First Order has flooded into the vacuum left by its demise. And, of course, the TIE fighter is still the go-to combat vessel, but now with a dash of red in this excellent set.

Characters included: 2 First Order TIE Fighter pilots, First Order officer and a First Order crew member

8. AT-AT

Four legs good, two legs bad

Some of the most iconic vehicles from the series are the walkers from The Empire Strikes Back. Last seen stomping over the horizon to destroy the rebel’s Echo Base on Hoth the huge AT-AT is an imposing beast.

9. T-16 Skyhopper

Luke’s old runabout

Back in his youth Luke used to bullseye womp rats in his old T-16 back home, and now’s your chance to grab a little of the old Tatooine magic. The T-16 is also one of the best value sets on our list too.

11. Rancor Pit

The feeding pit

Okay, so talking his way into being dropped into the Rancor monster’s lair wasn’t Luke Skywalker’s finest hour, but still managing to best the hulking giant of a beast was some feat. Much to the chagrin of Malakili, the Rancor’s devoted owner…

12. Jabba’s Sail Barge

Not your normal barge trip

So Leia in the slug-like Jabba’s bondage gear might be a little weird in LEGO form, but this hefty set from Return of the Jedi is still an impressively imposing thing. And hey, you get a little blue, piano-playing elephant too.

14. Mos Eisley Cantina

Scum and villainy.

The Mos Eisley Cantina was the first place we saw the alien diversity and danger of the Star Wars universe. The LEGO version comes with a load of different species and characters from the Dewback to Greedo.